If you’re new to gardening you might be unsure which seedlings are best to buy from the greenhouse, which ones are the healthiest, or if you should even be buying them at all – since they do grow from seeds that you could buy. If you want to buy the healthiest seedlings and get the […]
When you’re new to gardening, and don’t know much, there’s one thing you can guarantee – plants need to grow in the dirt. But here’s the thing you’re likely less familiar with – dirt is soil, but soil isn’t dirt. And plants need to grow in soil. Often overlooked by beginners, when you plant your […]
Have you been thinking about starting a garden but don’t know where to start? Maybe you have a black thumb and kill everything you touch, or you just feel overwhelmed. Well there’s good news! In this article we’re going to break down how to successfully start a garden in 6 simple steps to help you […]
If you’re new to gardening, or new to growing from seed, you’ll notice that there’s dozens of seed brands to choose from. Staring at the seed aisle, you might wonder, does the seed brand make a difference? Well, we’re here to help you answer that question. In this article we’re going to break down the […]
It’s easy to think that gardening is an environmentally hobby since your time is spent with plants. But the truth is that the garden and greenhouse industry uses a lot of unsustainable practices. From single-use black plastic pots, to pesticides sprayed on pollinator-friendly plants, there’s a lot of work that can be done to make […]
If you take a moment and do an internet search looking up ‘pollinator decline’ you’ll be overwhelmed with articles on the topic. For example, NBC News put out an article saying that 70% of honey bee colonies are going to die in 2025. There was a 2019 study done by Biological Conservation that said that […]
Cosmos are an annual flower that originate from Mexico but are a common annual in Canadian gardens. They’re bright, joyous flowers that the bees and butterflies love and they work great as cut flowers in an arrangement. They’re also easy to save seed from making them a great plant for beginner seed savers. Cosmo Varieties […]
If you’ve been thinking about investing in a metal raised bed for your garden, you’ll definitely want to check out this review on Grobox Garden. We’re continuously testing out products to provide you with the best options for your garden so that you don’t spend your hard earned money in the wrong place! In this […]
Ladybugs are one of the insects that everyone is familiar with thanks to their popularity in cartoons and children’s books. They’re not harmful, and aren’t a garden pest, but at the end of the season, certain ladybugs can give off the impression that they’re a pest if you’ve ever had them congregate in large groups […]
Cabbage is one of my favourite foods to eat! It’s so versatile, there’s a ton of varieties to choose from, and the flavour is incredible. Although cabbage doesn’t always smell the best, it’ll bring a ton of joy to your tastebuds. Not only is cabbage a cold tolerant plant, making it perfect for the shoulder […]
